Can You Be Significantly Overweight And Truly Happy?

The only thing I like about Halloween is the candy corn—so my post today will have nothing to do with the holiday, apart from admitting that yes, I've had some, and telling you that one serving (about 22 pieces) has 140 calories, 0 grams fat, a whole lotta sugar and zero nourishment. Luckily, it's one day a year, and isn't going to kill any of us.

Now, here's a discussion I wanted to open up today.

Do you think it's possible to be significantly overweight (I'm not talking about a little muffin top or cellulite here) and still be blissfully happy?

I 100% know that being thin does not equal happy. I realize even the most perfect-bodied among us can live miserably if what's inside isn't right—so this discussion is not about that. But I often wonder if any really overweight people are completely unbothered by their size and truly happy. I can't imagine it for myself, but when I walk down the street and encounter overweight people (and couples), I wonder if they somehow managed to be unmarred by the body image curse that's plagued me.

What do you guys think? __Do you know anyone who has this sense of self-worth that I truly covet, the kind that seems to say, "My happiness has